Written by: Anna Delap
November 19th, 2024

Last night, the Marketing Department had the privilege of honoring some of Missouri State
University’s hard-working students at the annual College of Business Scholarship Banquet! A
big congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients—your hard work and dedication have
truly paid off!
This academic year, the College of Business awarded an incredible 371 scholarships to 306
students, totaling an impressive $492,560 in financial support. These awards recognize students’
achievements and provide the resources they need to continue excelling in their academic
journeys. Scholarships were granted based on majors, home departments, and overall
contributions to the College of Business.

Marketing Department Success
A special shoutout to the Marketing Department scholarship recipients who went above and
beyond this year! Here are some of the standout awards within our department:

Scholarships from the College of Business:
● Inmon Memorial Award: Zeke Rusk
● Charles & Cindy Rogers: Emma Lappe
● Clarence E. McElroy Endowed: Abigail Klover
● Cleo and Mona Casady Leadership: Ashlie German
● Don Calame Student Fund: Logan Bissey & Ella Rueter
● Phil Roberts: Leanna Roush & Dalton Storie
● Buena Ridenhour Lansford & Raymond W. Lansford: Hayden Feild
● Dr. Robert W. and Charlotte K. Kitter Endowed: Thao Tran and Katie Tyree
● Ray and Susie Forsythe: Chelsea Brown
● Roy T. and Mildred Durr Wilcox: Katelyn Every, Hunter Langston, and Quynh Vu
● COB Non-Traditional Student: Ben Todd
● John L. and Rita M. Bangs: Owen Borcherding and Katie Hopkins
● Marlyn Graff Rhoades: Bailey Chrisman and Torrie Bryant
● Sandra M. Sullentrup Memorial: Alexa Robinson
● John W. and Nancy R. Cuniff: Katelyn Every
● Dr. James C. Snapp Memorial: Jacob Welker
● E. Ray Love Memorial: Gracie Yarbrough
● Miraculous Mary: Allie Kleene

Scholarships from the Marketing Department:

● Fred J. Mertz: Jacob Welker, Leo Hillermann, Maxwell Cottle, Landon Maher, Mitchell
Montgomery, Andrew Perry, Jacob Rawson, Quynh Vu, Saiman Al Khawlani, and Zainab
Adeyemi.
● Sherry Cook: Alivia Hughs
● John J Brinkmann: Ryan Loveless
● Steven Moore: Bailey Chrisman
● Marketing Department Scholarship: Thao Tran
● Pettijohn Excellence in Retailing: Ryan Loveless
● Robert Noble: Malea Nelson
● Robert E Low: Maxwell Cottle
● Springfield-Branson Airport: Landon Maher & Jacob Welker
● Truckmover Logistics: Leo Hillerman
● William D Perry: Presley Griffin

These awards not only recognize academic excellence but also highlight leadership, innovation,
and the unique contributions each student brings to MSU’s community.

Marketing Department’s Graduate Assistant Recognized

Noe Moreno

Our very own graduate assistant, Noe Moreno, was awarded with the Carr Foundation/MBA
Scholarship which recognizes an MBA student annually. This award emphasizes Noe’s
dedication of effort and commitment to his education. His impact on Missouri State COB and the
Marketing Department is outstanding and showcases the excellence within our department!
Noe tells us, “I would like to thank all of those involved in the decision process for this award.
I’m truly so grateful and honored to be a recipient of this award! Each professor has been
wonderful and truly cares to see their students succeed – providing lots of resources and
assistance whenever needed. I look forward to my future semesters in the MSU Graduate
College as I work towards my MBA.”

A Memorable Evening

The banquet was a time to celebrate accomplishments and recognize the generosity of donors
who make these scholarships possible. The energy in the room was filled with pride, gratitude,
and excitement for what’s ahead.
To all scholarship recipients, we are so proud of you! Your success represents what the College
of Business stands for—dedication, hard work, and the drive to make a difference.

Here’s to another amazing year ahead!